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VU09 OLR

2009 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,004 mi
Last recorded135,004 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 OLR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,004 miles

both front tyres low outer edges and cracking

offside rear tyre low outer edge

reverse light not working pre 1st Sept 2009

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,956 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres low outer edges and cracking

offside rear tyre low outer edge

reverse light not working pre 1st Sept 2009

Pass 22 Nov 2024 129,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,732 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,732 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse light not working fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

slight lagging offside front brake

Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009

nearside front tyre low outer edge

nearside rear tyre badly worn outside

Fail 16 Nov 2022 116,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reverse light not working fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre low outer edge

nearside rear tyre badly worn outside

Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,689 miles

exhaust rear box clamp missing, securely held with rust

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,688 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front discs worn and pitted

exhaust rear box clamp missing, securely held with rust

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 94,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,921 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

slight wear offside front outer driveshaft joint

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,757 miles

staining both rear brake back plates

Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

staining both rear brake back plates

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,185 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,171 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,171 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,086 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,397 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,749 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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VU09 OLR is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 OLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU09 OLR registered?

VU09 OLR is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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